American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists

2009 Journal of Proceedings - Atlanta, GA

The Journal of Proceedings is a useful reference guide for the scientific programs presented at the Academy's Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium. Ideal for practitioners who are unable to attend, the Journal contains 50 submissions describing the scientific presentations and posters presented at the Symposium.
Note: The materials presented are not juried by a peer review group. They are abstracts submitted as part of a Journal of Proceedings.

• A Review of Functional Analyses of Van Nes Rotationplasty in the Treatment of Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency and Osteosarcoma
        - by S. Fatone, PhD, BPO(Hons)

• Activity Adjusting Negative-Pressure Socket System Without Mechanical/Electrical Components
        - by Adam R. Finnieston, CPO LPO

• Ponseti Treatment Method for Idiopathic Clubfoot
        - by Michelle J. Hall, C.P.O., F.A.A.O.P.

• The Effect of an Ankle Foot Orthosis on Gait Parameters of Acute and Chronic Hemiplegic Subjects
        - by Jason Wening MS, CP, Michael Huskey, Daniel Hasso CPO, Alexander Aruin PhD, Noel Rao MD

• Vacuum-Formed Removable Rigid Dressing Compared With Conventional Rigid Dressin After Transtibial Amputation: Similar Outcome in a Randomized Controlled Trial in 27 Patients
        - by Anton Johannesson CPO, Gert-Uno Larsson MD, Tommy Öberg, Isam Atroshi MD

• Alternative Uses for Modular Vacuum Donning Systems
        - by Harry W. Layton, CPO, LPO

• Asymmetrical Brachycephaly: A New Classification of Head Shape Deformity in Young Babies
        - by Dulcey Lima CO, OTR/L

• Case Study: Bilateral Transtibial Amputation and Delayed Wound Healing In Patients With Peripheral Vascular Disease: Walking With Prosthetics or Reamputation?
        - by Anton Johannesson CPO

• Effectiveness of the Spinecor Brace Based on the New Standardized Criteria Proposed by the S.R.S. for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
        - by Christine Coillard, MD, Val&#rie Vachon, MSc, Alin Circo, MSc, Marie Beauséjour, MScA, Charles Hilaire Rivard, MD, FRCS, FAAOS, FACS

• Positive Outcome in Overweight Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Treated by the Spinecor Brace
        - by Valérie Vachon, MSc, Alin Circo, MSc, Christine Coillard, MD, Charles Hilaire Rivard, MD, FRCS, FAAOS, FACS

• Pre- and Postoperative Case Study of Subject With Complete Longitudinal Deficiency of the Fibula
        - by Shane R. Wurdeman, Yoshio Setoguchi, M.D., Anthony Scaduto, M.D., Eileen Fowler, Ph.D.

• The Dual Role of Using Sub-Atmospheric Socket Technology as a Means of Ambulation and to Promote Healing of a Diabetic Wound: A Case Study
        - by Clay Claiborne, CPO

• Fitting Chronic Pain—A Case Study
        - by Harry W. Layton, CPO, LPO

• The In-Brace X-Ray, Critical Analysis for Successful Outcomes
        - by James H. Wynne, CPO

• Orthotic Success Using the L.A.S.A.R.—Posture
        - by Pam Lupo Filippis, CO

• Biomechanics of Foot Function and a Gait Overview: Bridging the Communication Gap
        - by Nasreen F. Haideri, PhD

• The "Epidemic" of Deformational Plagiocephaly and the American Academy of Pediatrics' Response
        - by Wendy S. Biggs, M.D.

• Friction Blisters: Pathophysiology, Risk Factors, and Prevention
        - by Joseph J. Knapik, Sc.D., FACSM

• Reducing Skin Shear & Friction Forces for Orthotic & Prosthetic Users: Development of the Bursatek Concept
        - by Adrian A. Polliack, Ph.D and Samuel Scheinberg, M.D.

• Practitioner/Patient Interaction: How to Avoid and Resolve Conflicts
        - by Alice L. Kahle, Ph.D.

• The Effects of Supramalleolar Orthoses on the Gait of Children With Excessive Pronation Associated With Benign Hypotonia
        - by Angela Bauer CO, David Speers CPO, Jason Wening MS,CP

• A Case Study of an Iraq Veteran With Multi-Trauma
        - by Jay A. Murray, CPO

• A Positive Outcome Following Re-Amputation of a Non-Functional Hand
        - by Bambi P. Lombardi, OTR/L and Robert Douglas Doty, Jr., M.D.

• Affecting Prosthetics at the Nano Scale
        - by Jay Martin, CP, LP and Andrew Pollock

• Automated Measurement and Documentation of Prosthetic Function: Satisfying Insurers
        - by Frank J. Fedel

• Alternatives for Partial Hand Management
        - by Gerald Stark, CP, LPO, FAAOP

• Comparison of Silicone Ankle-Foot Orthoses and Posterior Leaf Spring Ankle Foot Orthoses Using Gait Analysis in a Subject With Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder
        - by James Del Bianco, resident orthotist, and Stefania Fatone, Ph.D.

• Compensatory Motion of a Transradial Prosthesis Wearer During Common Tasks
        - by Stephanie L. Carey, MS, PhD candidate

• An Introduction to Informed Consent and the IRB in O&P—What, When, and Why?
        - by Edward S. Neumann, CP

• Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Two Types of AFO's on Gait and Balance for a Person With Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: A Case Study
        - by Ray Burdett, PhD, PT, CPed

• Geriatric Suspension Techniques
        - by Gerald Stark, CP, LPO, FAAOP

• Kinematic Evaluation of Terminal Devices for Kayaking With Upper Extremity Amputation
        - by M. Jason Highsmith, DPT, CP, FAAOP

• Real-World Functional Assessment Tool for Prosthetics Research
        - by Frank J. Fedel

• Reducing Friction and Shear: Both You and Your Patient Will Benefit
        - by Dennis Janisse, C.Ped

• Orthotic Cranioplasty: Material and Design Considerations
        - by Joseph F. Terpenning, CO, FAAOP

• Advanced Material Fabrication Techniques
        - by Barry McCoy

• Transfemoral Impression and Measurement Techniques
        - by Kurt Gruben, CPO

• Source of Increased Dorsiflexion During Gait of Persons With Partial Foot Amputations When Shod or In 'Below-Ankle' Devices
        - by Andrew Hansen, PhD

• Mechanisms of Stumble Recovery: Non-Microprocessor Controlled Compared to Microprocessor-Controlled Prosthetic Knees
        - by Kenton Kaufman, PhD, PE

• Case Studies: Gait Analysis of Persons With Partial Foot Amputation Walking Barefoot and With Dorsiflexion-Stop Ankle Foot Orthoses
        - by P. Sessoms, M.S.

• Gait Improvements in Subjects using an Anterior Shell Partial Foot Prosthesis: A Five Subject Case Series
        - by Jason Wening, MS, CP

• Conceptual Design of an Ankle-Foot Prosthesis That Automatically Adapts to Ramped Walking Surfaces
        - by Andrew Hansen, PhD, Steven Gard, PhD, Dudley Childress, PhD, Brian Ruhe, MS, Ryan Williams, MS

• Pedorthic Management of the Charcot Foot
        - by Dennis Janisse, C.Ped